Tom is sure that he does not like peas, beans, broccoli, corn, or carrots, until one day he eats them all cooked together in a casserole.

"Learn about the wonderful things vegetables can do! Veggies such as carrots, peas, corn, and broccoli are important for a balanced diet. Carefully leveled text and colorful photographs teach early readers about nutrition and the importance of healthful eating."--

"Have you ever wondered how everyday staples such as peas, kale, asparagus, beans, squash and corn ended up on our plates? In The Seed Detective, seed guardian and award-winning film and television producer Adam Alexander tells of his far-flung seed-hunting adventures, revealing the surprising histories behind many of our everyday vegetables. How the common garden pea was domesticated over 8,500 years ago; that the first carrots originated in Afghanistan...

"Prepare to encounter new varieties of common plant species, learn their history and benefits, and, most of all, identify fascinating new edibles to grow in your own gardens. Written by gardening expert Matt Mattus, Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening offers a wealth of new and exciting opportunities, alongside beautiful photography, lore, insight, and humor that can only come from someone who has grown each vegetable himself and truly loves...

"Marrying the art of butchery with the joy of gorgeous seasonal produce, The Vegetable Butcher is the fresh, inspiring and essential guide that demystifies the world of vegetables, from exotic crosnes and gnarly celeriac to the amazingly versatile everyday potato. It's the book that show exactly how to prepare an artichoke-plus peel a tomato, chiffonade kale, slice kohlrabi into carpaccio, break down a butternut squash, and cut a cauliflower into...

Although he is different in size, color, and shape, the peas like and accept their friend, Colin the carrot.

One phrase summarized Marcella Hazan's cooking philosophy: "What you keep out is just as important as what you put in." She was best known for recipes listing no more than five ingredients. Yet before you can cook like Marcella, you must know how to shop. From artichokes to zucchini, anchovies to ziti, this book offers succinct, practical advice on how to choose vegetables, pasta, olive oil, Parmigiano-Reggiano, prosciutto, and all of the key elements...

"As a cook, food stylist, and photographer, Aran Goyoaga has earned fans around the globe who flock to her Instagram feed not only for delicious photos of food, but also for glimpses into her life. In this new book, Aran invites us into her kitchen to share her naturally gluten-free recipes, style, and ideas for nourishing herself, her family, and her friends. Aran's cooking mirrors her lifelong path to self-care which is all about simplicity and...

"With 100 kid-tested activities and delicious recipes, plus expert advice on parenting in the kitchen, Adventures in Veggieland will get you and your kids working (and playing!) in the kitchen, setting even your pickiest eater up for a lifetime of healthy eating." -- From back cover.